Can bilateral ovarian endometriosis affect egg quality even when ovarian reserve appears normal?
From what I've learned during my own fertility treatment, yes, it's possible. Some people have a normal ovarian reserve but still face challenges related to egg quality. Tbh Endometriosis can be very unpredictable, which is why two people with similar test results can have very different experiences. It's definitely a good question to discuss with your fertility specialist, as reserve and quality aren't always the same thing.
yes. even with normal ovarian reserve, bilateral ovarian endometriosis (endometriomas) can still affect egg quality due to inflammation and oxidative stress in the ovaries.AMH/AFC mainly reflect egg quantity, not quality, so they can look normal even when egg quality is impacted. effects vary from person to person & many still conceive naturally or with IVF.
From what I've seen in my own experience and conversations during fertility treatment, bilateral ovarian endometriosis didn't always seem to match ovarian reserve numbers. I kept noticing people could have reassuring reserve on paper but still feel like egg quality or embryo development told a different story!!!
Yes 😣. Bilateral ovarian Endometriosis (endometriomas on both ovaries) can potentially affect egg quality even when ovarian reserve tests such as AMH or AFC appear normal .
ovarian reserve measures the quantity of eggs, not necessarily their quality. The inflammation and altered ovarian environment associated with endometriosis may affect egg development in some women. however, many women with bilateral endometriomas and normal ovarian reserve still achieve successful pregnancies naturally or through fertility treatment.
Bilateral endometriosis of the ovaries can indeed have a detrimental effect on egg quality despite having a sufficient ovarian reserve. Even though AMH tests and the antral follicle count show sufficient egg availability, endometriosis can lead to inflammation in the ovaries, affecting egg quality. The egg quality affects the process of fertilization and embryo development, therefore impacting pregnancy outcomes. Both the ovarian reserve and egg quality should be considered when examining female fertility.